Man Steals Ice Cream from Drug Store and Threatens to Shoot Clerk

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STOCKTON—

A drug store clerk weathered a scary situation after she tried to confront a man she saw stuffing ice cream in his pocket.

The incident happened near W. March lane and Pacific Avenue around 12:15 p.m., according to Stockton Police logs. The woman saw the suspect stuff the ice cream in his pocket, so she started to follow him.

Eventually, police say, the suspect turned and told the clerk that he was “strapped” and would shoot her the next time he sees her.

The suspect then ran from the store.

Only a vague description of the suspect was given, although police do note he was wearing a black baseball cap, a black and white striped jacket, white shorts and black shoes at the time of the incident.